The Warning of Persecution

Bible Text: John 16:1-4 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2014, John

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 14, 2014 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 16:1-4
The Warning of Persecution
 Intro

A. TO BE FOREWARNED IS TO BE FOREARMED (John 16:1)

1) Count the costs of discipleship.

2) Christ’s warnings are to prevent stumbling.

B. SUFFERINGS FORETOLD (John 16:2).

1) Excommunication:

2) Execution:

3) Wicked worship:

C. PERSECUTION ROOTED IN IGNORANCE (John 16:3).

1) Ignorance of the Son is ignorance of the Father.

2) False worshippers persecute true worshippers.

D. REMEMBERANCE BUILDS RESOLVE (John 16:4).

1) Their hour.

2) Resolve to trust.

3) Resolve to persevere.

4) Resolve to rejoice. 

Conclusion